Method of painting and decorating



June 1, 1937. c. J. ERNST METHOD OF PAINTING AND DECORATING Filed Dec. 21, 1936 .IHHHIHII IN VENTOR.

ATTORNEY.

Patented June 1,;1937

METHOD OF PAINTDG AND DECORATING Carl 3-. Ernst, Milwaukee, Wis., assignor of onehalf to Otto I". Gar-gen, Milwaukee, Wis.

Application December 21, 1936, Serial No. 117,024-

9 Claims. (01. 41-26) This invention relates to painting and decorating and more particularly to a method of painting and decorating the interiors of buildings or the like.

One object of the invention is to devise a method of painting and decorating a surface which will develop a two tone effect from a single paint. Another obiect is to devise a method of forming a design on a painted surface in which the I 10 design and the background are perfectly blended.

A further object is to devise a method of painting a surface with a design. superimposed thereon which will require less time and labor than the methods now employed. Another object is to devise a method of painting and decorating a surface in which a regular design may be superimposed on the surface at irregular intervals.

Another object is to devise a method of painting and decorating a surface in which a two tone eflect is obtained by polishing.

These and other objects are accomplished in the manner set forth below. The result obtained andthe template used in the work are shown in 5 the accompanying drawing.

In the drawing:

Fig.1isapanelshowingtheresultobtainedin the method set forth below.

Fig. 2 is a template used in decorating the panel aoshown.

In practicing the method set forth below, a paint is prepared which contains approximately one and three-quarter quarts of flat varnish and three-quarters of a quart of oil as a vehicle toone gallon of paint. To this vehicle is added the pigment, and one and three-quarters ounces of bleached beeswax.

The surface to be decorated is painted with the above paint by flowing the paint on. avoiding 4o undue brushing.

The paint is then allowed to set up for one-half to three-quarters of an hour or until the paint loses its sheen andloses its tacklness. At this time the paint feels soft but doesnot stain the 46 ilngen.

Anydesiredstencilsuchasisshowninl ig. 2 may then be placed against the wall and a polishingbrushusedtobrusharoundtheedgeof the stencil and through any apertures therein. The

sopolishingbrushmaybemadeofhairandbeabout the same stiffness as a brush which is ordinarily used in polishing shoes.

Brushing the paint vigorously polishes the brushed areas, and darkens the paint, giving a 56 two tone effect of perfectly blended colors. By

brushing with various pressures a tapering effect can be obtained.

The stencil is moved from point to point on the wall until the entire surface. is decorated, the effect being substantially that shown in Fig. 1 6 of the drawing.

It is obvious that any shaped stencil may be used or the wall may be decorated with dark lines of various widths.

The stencil is preferably made of celluloid as 10 the brushingo'ver the celluloid generates a static electricity which causes the stencil to adhere to the wall. The celluloid, furthermore, does not disintegrate as a paper stencil nor doesit stain the wall as do the metallic stencils. 1 15 The contents of the paint may be varied within comparatively wide ranges depending on conditions. The varnish'c'ontent governs both the drying and the polish, and hence more varnish gives a better polish, but atthe same time causes faster 20 drying. Less varnish, on the other hand, gives a slower drying paint but one producing less sheen.

The wax is used to give a. waterproof finish. Less wax than one and one-half ounces per gallon u lessens the resistance to water. More wax than this increases the viscosity. causing the paint to spread unevenly and giving a blotch! job.

Having thus described the invention, it will be seen that it is susceptible to various changes and 30 modifications, and it is not, therefore, desired to limit it to the precise showing herein, but only by the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed as new and desired to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. The method of painting and decorating a surface which comprises coating the surface with I a paint, allowing the paint to dry until it loses its sheen, applying a stencil to the painted surface, and polishing the paint around the edges 40 of the stencil to obtain a two tone eflect on the surface.

2. The method of decorating a surface having thereon a paint containing a wax, comprising the following steps, applying a stencil to the painted 5 surface while the paint is in a partially dry condition and polishing the paint around the edge of the stencil to obtain a two tone effect on the surface. i

3. The method of decorating a surface which has been painted with a paint containing a large proportion of varnish as a vehicle, comprising the following steps, applying a stencil to the painted surface while the paint is in a partially dry con ition, and rubbing the surface of the '6 paint around the edge of the stencil to obtain a two tone effect on the surface. 4. The method ofdecorating a surface which has been painted with a paint containing a large 5 proportion of varnish as a vehicle, and a small amount of wax, comprising the following steps, I applying a stencil to the painted surface while the paint is in a partially dry condition, and polishing the paint around the edge-of thestencil 10 with varying pressure to obtain a. shaded two tone effect on the surface.

5. The method of decorating a surface which has been painted with a liquid paint adapted to dry to a flat surface, and to polish when subjected 4 15 to friction, comprising the following steps, applying a stencil to the painted surface when the paint has lost its tackiness, and polishing around the edge of the stencil to obtain a two tone effect on the surface.

6. The method of producing a two tone surface which comprises coating the surface with a paint which is capable of being polished, allowing the paint to partially dry. applying a stencil and rubbing the painted surface around the edge of the stencil to polish the exposed painted surface.

7. The method of decorating a surface to obtain a two tone efiect of blended colors which comprises coating the surface with a paint containing a large proportion of varnish as a vehicle, and polishing desired portions of the painted surface after the paint has lost its sheen.

8. The method of decorating a surface to obtain a two tone effect of blended colors which comprises coating the surface with a paint containing a small'amount of wax and, after the paint has lost its sheen, brushing a portion of the painted surface to darken it.

9. The method of decorating a surface to obtain a. two tone effect of blended colors which comprises coating the surface with a paint containing a high percentage of varnish as a vehicle and a small amount of wax, and after the paint has lost its sheen, subjecting the portions which it is desired to have darker to friction.

CARL J. ERNST. 

